ZIP 58203 (Grand Forks, ND) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 58203: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Grand Forks County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
8 of 359 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Grand Forks County compares with North Dakota
Grand Forks County against North Dakota and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Grand Forks County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Grand Forks County | North Dakota | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 41.7 | 73.9 | 49.7 | 44% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 5.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.3× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.33 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 2.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 33.1% | 34.4% | 6.2% | same |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.3% | 22.7% | 23.7% | 19% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.7% | 16.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.8% | 47.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.3% | 24.7% | 24.8% | 14% below the state |
Grand Forks County sits below North Dakota on crashes per 100k residents / yr, morning rush (6–10 am) and after dark. It runs above North Dakota on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Grand Forks County: 1 in 42 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 2.4%, vs 0.9% in North Dakota.
Overview
Grand Forks County has recorded 359 truck crashes since 2015, with 144 people injured and 18 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 13.4% of the yearly total, while May has the fewest (3.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 46.8% of truck crashes, vs 47.2% for North Dakota.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 12.0% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 33.1% of truck crashes, compared with 34.4% in North Dakota.
Where crashes happen
US-2 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 58203 with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by CR-69TH St S (1) and US-02 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 8 crashes, 2.2% of the total, against 0.9% across North Dakota.
Route planning tips for ZIP 58203 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along US-2; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Grand Forks County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 3 |
| CR-69TH St S | 1 |
| US-02 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Grand Forks County) |
|---|---|
| US-2 | 4 |
| 11Th St Ne | 3 |
| 18Th St Ne | 3 |
| 32Nd Ave | 3 |
| I-29 | 3 |
| 47Th Ave | 2 |
| 48Th St | 2 |
| 55Th St | 2 |
ZIP 58203 at a glance
| Population | 16,478 |
| Density | 93 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $60,474 |
| Median home value | $196,770 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Grand Forks County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 8 | -60% | 1.1 |
| 2010s | 28 | +256% | 1.2 |
| 2020s | 32 | +15% | 1.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 20 a year in the 1990s and 32 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 58203
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 58203?
Grand Forks County has had 359 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 144 people and killing 18.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 58203?
Since 2015, US-2 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 58203: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 58203?
October has the most truck crashes in Grand Forks County, 13.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 58203?
Garbage trucks were involved in 8 reported crashes in Grand Forks County since 2015 (2.2% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 58203 compared with North Dakota?
The yearly rate is 41.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Grand Forks County, vs 73.9 for North Dakota.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 58203?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.